USA vs. Switzerland [Game Thread]
by David Oleksy on Feb 24, 2010 2:00 PM EST
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This is the official Die by the Blade game thread for the United States first game of the Olympic tournament. There will also be a game thread at SB Nation.com that you can visit.
This will be the second meeting between these two squads at the Olympics. The United States handled Switzerland 3-1 in the opening game of the tournament last Tuesday. After a tentative start to the game Bobby Ryan (Anaheim Ducks) started the scoring for USA with about one minute left in the first period. The United States built off that momentum and took command of the game with a pair of second period goals. Roman Wick scored for Switzerland in the third period but they would get no closer.
This game is going to come down to goaltending for both sides. Ryan Miller was phenomenal on Sunday against Canada, and he deserves all the praise he is getting but Jonas Hiller was equally impressive when Switzerland took Canada to overtime. Both goalies will need to be good in this game and Jonas Hiller will need to be the difference if the Swiss have any hope of upsetting the Americans.
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USA! USA! USA!
[Side note: Just realized that I see the Swiss coach’s son play on a regular basis]
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But seriously
I kind of doubt it. With the schedule Miller usually keeps, the possibility of 6 games in 10 days…not too scary lol. I wouldn’t mind seeing a little bit of Quick, just don’t put Timmy in…he doesn’t impress me much.
I'm more worried about seeing more Lalime when the NHL starts back up
if they’re winning by 6, why risk injury?
by Monotonousblob on Feb 24, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
I've got class later
And I have to give a speech. Is it a good idea to have a few brews to settle my nerves and support an American brewery?
Absolutely
And make it a Miller. I’m probably going to pick up a case of ITHACA Beer Company’s Nut BROWN. Supporting America AND #32.
look above everyones heads – not at their faces. back wall of the room is easiest – people just think that you are looking at someone else.
maybe one drink – but you can get flustered easier. anyways – public speaking is easy if you know your material. only reason that you should stress is if you’re not prepared
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by J2 on Feb 24, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Hi all
Just got in, last minute looked decently intense. Miller is playing, well, like normal.
Well the move by Kessel shouldn't be a penalty
the other one though
by Monotonousblob on Feb 24, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
If you're on twitter
today’s hashtag is #suckitsuisse. I preferred something in Swiss German but it’s too hard to follow.
I heard of Twitter.
Being in IT since 1984 and on the internet since 1995 it sounds familiar. Just can’t place it though.
Guess I confuse it with Facebook, FriendFeed, Netscape, Compuserve, and all those other here-today-gone-tomorrow things. :-P
But you have me working on it.
do a strip-tease
suck it suisse
Yeah. Needs some work.
Netscape, Compuserve
hahahahahahaha – you just moved up a few notches in my book. i’m from the old school too. i remember when IRC channels were the hot diggity. then instant messaging etc…
now I don’t even pay attention to any of it – been seeing that crap be pushed out for 15 years and I LOVE peoples fascinations to it – thinking it’s a new concept – nope – just a twist from the good ‘ol days. at least I don’t get disconencted from my 14-4 modem anymore when my ISP has 30 users connected
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by J2 on Feb 24, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
So,
Are they screaming HILLLERRRR someplace on this planet?
They should be.
Sabres fan here
meaning I subscribe to “the system” this season. Hey, it’s working for the team.
They aren’t laying back. They seem to be playing like they have something to prove – which is good. The mistakes also seem to be mainly a matter of not having instincts that come from playing with each other for 100 games.
Not going to say they are playing “grat” – it’s 0-0 – but they are definitely taking control and making a statement that they are the better team playing.
im sorry for the loss
But seriously they are showing a looping video of a pool, people standing around, and useless information that i don’t care about…
Driving me nuts
Hey everyone
second day back at work today. What horrible timing. I’m here now, how do we look?
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goaltenders whose names in iller seem to be very good
outshooting them 22-4 last I checked
by Monotonousblob on Feb 24, 2010 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
Damn that was close
should be a 5-on-3…the Swiss had like three penalties on that play but only one was called.
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That was a huge block by Eric Johnson
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Wow
did you just see that hit?
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True statement
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by David Oleksy on Feb 24, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
uuggghhhh This 3:00PM is KILLING ME!!!!!!!! I want to watch!!!!!!
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plenty of places to watch online
legal and otherwise
by Monotonousblob on Feb 24, 2010 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
Hey boys
Ben watching the game, sorry I’m late to the thread. Hiller is putting on quite a show here.
Hey Andy
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by David Oleksy on Feb 24, 2010 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
I wish I had your optimism. I think worst case scenario is they get a lucky bounce and beat Miller
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by David Oleksy on Feb 24, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
Damn
that isn’t a goal
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Am I the only one thinking that a game like this would suck pulling in ratings if NBC aired it live in prime time?
Sure, I’m enjoying this game nearly as much as Sunday’s. But I’m a hockey fan. At 0-0 I have to wonder if many non-hockey fans would still be watching.
I agree
it wouldn’t do well in Primetime
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by David Oleksy on Feb 24, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
What a chance
They need a better PP this time
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Nice move by Ryan
I thought he was gonna beat Hiller with that one.
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Damn that was a goal
Miller overplayed it.
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1-1?
booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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by J2 on Feb 24, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
That goal will not count
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What a turn of events
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love the golf pic btw
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by J2 on Feb 24, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
hopefully you hit a growth spurt or 2 :-)
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by J2 on Feb 24, 2010 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
also – the position of your right hand is backwards – since you were a kid i assume that you fixed that – but your follow through will improve greatly if you change your hand position
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by J2 on Feb 24, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
Wow it wasn't in
I could have swore that was in. I think the call on the penalty was a bad call as well.
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Nice clear
Gleason and Drury were key on that PK.
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that last shot did something to him… he was wincing and bending over. Anyone else notice that? Ref even seem to ask him if hes ok…
Hes staying in so I guess hes ok but didnt look comfortable
"Hey ey ey ey"
Yeah I seen that…he must be okay if he stayed in. I hope he’s okay.
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by David Oleksy on Feb 24, 2010 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
I’d like to see Pierre McGuire get hit with a puck. Thats was one of the most awkward comments ever.
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How is that not a penalty
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I would really like to see USA get another goal
These one goal games make me so nervous
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Only 19 shots
but 11 of them came in the third period.
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by David Oleksy on Feb 24, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone want an open thread for the Canada game tonight?
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Alright I put something up around 7
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by David Oleksy on Feb 24, 2010 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
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